Mon.Jan 29, 2024

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Stop Bidding & Start Negotiating

Construction Business Owner

Stop Bidding & Start Negotiating ccapoccia Mon, 01/29/2024 - 08:18 Every year, successful construction companies stop and look at their last 12 months, and then they make decisions and commitments to next year’s contract and sales goals. Does your company have a winning customer contract award strategy?

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2024 Job Order Contracting

Job Order Contracting

2024 Job Order Contracting Job Order Contracting (JOC) can be extremely efficient and provide full cost visibility for reducing deferred maintenance, renovations, repairs, and even new construction. That said, most JOC Programs are not designed, implemented, and managed properly. Job Order Contracting was created several decades ago as a means to help get projects started quickly.

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Why contractors are still all in on manufacturing projects

Construction Dive

Despite the sector’s recent deceleration in starts, firms with factory construction specialization are scaling up for more demand.

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Design and Construction Solutions for Commercial Building Efficiency

Wolgast Corporation

Building an efficient and sustainable commercial building can be perceived to be costly and complicated, but it does not have to be. Working with an experienced Design-Build Contractor can save you money and provide guidance for savings from sustainable and long-lasting material investments. Efficiency in commercial building design and construction is not just about completing a project quickly or in investing in expensive materials, it is about delivering value, sustainability, quality, and fut

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A Practical Guide to Profitable, Sustainable Construction Strategies

The future of construction is sustainable, efficient, and cost-conscious. This guide offers a practical roadmap for reducing material waste, optimizing energy use, and integrating sustainable design principles. Discover how innovative construction firms are leveraging circular economy strategies, digital tracking, and energy-smart building solutions to reduce expenses and stay ahead of regulatory shifts.

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The evolution of head protection: safety helmets vs. hard hats

Construction Dive

The evolution of head protection from traditional hard hats to Type 2 safety helmets and hard hats signifies a positive shift towards enhanced workplace safety.

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Union approval at a record high, despite falling rates

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While the percentage of the workforce that is unionized is declining, “membership is growing in value,” a Gallup report indicated.

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Global Cement Giant Holcim Plans $11B Spin-off of US Business

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Federal spending initiatives have pumped up the U.S. market.

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FHWA offers $729M for storm-damaged infrastructure

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Autodesk Acquires Payapps, Maker of GCPay, to Compete in Payments

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Acquisition of Payapps aligns Autodesk's cloud products to compete with Procore and Oracle.

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The Funding Blueprint for Your Construction Business – Your Guide to Growth

Take your construction business to the next level with our comprehensive 2025 funding guide! Whether you're managing seasonal cash flow challenges, dealing with unexpected equipment repairs, or planning to scale your operations, securing the right funding is essential for success. This guide explores a range of fast and flexible financing options tailored for construction businesses.

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Building climate-resilient infrastructure for tomorrow

Construction Dive

PCL Construction pioneers climate-resilient infrastructure, addressing water scarcity and promoting sustainability with cutting-edge technology.

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$550-Million Philadelphia Amtrak Station Upgrade Launches With New Timeline

ENR Construction

Construction on the $550-million project began this month and is scheduled for completion in 2027.

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Life of an Architect Podcast Ep. 143: Architectural Drawings - Excessive or Essential?

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Life of an Architect Podcast Ep. 143: Architectural Drawings - Excessive or Essential? Life of an Architect Podcast dbarista Mon, 01/29/2024 - 09:28 In this episode of Life of an Architect, we are focusing on drawings. The question that first comes to mind is to talk about what we draw, why we draw it, who we draw it for, and why that impacts all other considerations.

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Tampa Taps Novel Tech for $200M Project to Remove PFAS, Pollutants From Water Supply

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City is working with Carollo Engineers to adopt the SIX technology full-scale in application that could be a world record size.

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How Poor Planning and Budgeting Lead to Construction Cost Overruns

Budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning directly impact construction project outcomes. Inaccurate projections lead to cost overruns and delays. This guide outlines best practices for financial discipline, including forecasting methodologies, resource allocation strategies, and risk mitigation frameworks. Industry leaders recognize that precise financial control is essential for profitability and project stability.

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Make It Resilient 2024 Student Contest Encourages New Ways to Build for Extreme Environments

Autodesk Construction Cloud

From the moon to Mars, we’re getting closer to the reality of expanding humanity’s habitat beyond our planet. But, here on Earth, extreme weather and a changing climate are also creating new challenges—from wildfires to coastal flooding, severe heat waves, and more. With its latest annual Make It Real program, Autodesk is challenging high school students to imagine how to design and build a habitat for an extreme environment.

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$550M Philadelphia Amtrak Station Upgrade Has New Timeline

ENR Construction

Construction began this month and is set for completion in 2027.

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Disney Proposes Deal With Anaheim for $2.5B Park Expansion

ENR Construction

Disney aims to update its agreement with Anaheim to shift unbuilt developments that were permitted in the 1990s and build a parking structure.

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Autodesk Acquires PayApps, Maker of GCPay, to Compete in Payments

ENR Construction

Acquisition of payments platform provider aligns Autodesk to compete with Procore and Oracle

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The Constructor's Digital Transformation Playbook: Reducing Risk With Technology

Speaker: Dylan Secrest

Construction projects are high-stakes operations where even minor inefficiencies can lead to costly delays, safety concerns, and budget overruns. Managing risk in construction has always been a challenge, but as projects grow in complexity, traditional methods no longer cut it. Enter Digital Transformation - a game changer approach that replaces inefficiency with AI-powered analytics, real-time monitoring, and automated workflows to proactively manage risk.

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Philadelphia Amtrak Station Renovations Launch With New Timeline

ENR Construction

Construction on the $550-million project began this month and is scheduled for completion in 2027.

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Tampa Taps Dutch Technology to Remove PFAS, Other Pollutants From Water Supply

ENR Construction

City is working with Carollo Engineers to adopt the SIX technology full-scale in a $200M project that could be a world record size application.

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